What is adoption?
Adoption is the legal placement of a child with an adoptive family
Will the adoption plan cost me anything?
Depending on your needs, the Adoption Alliance may arrange for payment of certain financial assistance. The Adoption Alliance can also make arrangements to help you cover necessary living expenses such as housing, food, clothing, and pregnancy related transportation. Also, birth mothers without access to medical insurance or Medicaid are eligible for pregnancy related medical assistance.
How long will I receive financial assistance?
Financial assistance continues for six weeks after the birth.
Can I help pick the adoptive parents for my baby?
Yes. You will have the opportunity to select the adoptive family for your child by viewing profiles either on the Adoption Alliance website or in hard copy. If you are not comfortable selecting an adoptive family we can choose a family for you.
How will I know my baby is in a good home?
The Adoption Alliance has an extensive screening process for prospective adoptive parents to ensure that you have the best families to choose from. Every family has an adoption profile for you to review. If you want to know more about the adoptive family we will allow you to meet and talk to the adoptive parents prior to placement.
Will I have contact with my child after the adoption?
You will have the option of receiving at least five pictures and a letter once a month for the first 6 months following placement. After the first six months, you can receive at least five pictures and a letter once a year for the first five years.
Can I have a closed adoption?
Yes, of course. If you do not want contact with your child after placement, your wishes will be honored. We encourage you to select the adoptive parents and have at least one phone conversation in order establish a comfort level, but this is completely your decision.
What if I don’t live in Texas?
If you would like to place your child with one of the Adoption Alliance families and you don’t live in Texas, we can still help you.
If I am a minor, do I need my parents’ permission?
No, according to the Texas Family Code, “An affidavit for voluntary relinquishment of parental rights must be signed after the birth of the child, but not before 48 hours after the birth of the child, by the parent, whether or not a minor, whose parental rights are to be relinquished”. However, in many cases we find that the adoption process can be less stressful if you are honest with family and friends concerning your decision.
Does the father of my baby have to be involved?
The Adoption Alliance can work with you, regardless of the relationship you have with your baby’s father. At the Adoption Alliance, we encourage expectant fathers to take part in the adoption process. If the father does not wish to be involved, there are steps that the Adoption Alliance can take to ensure a legal adoption.
Can I change my mind after placement?
Once you sign the affidavit of relinquishment, your decision is final. Our goal is to help you reach a decision that you are comfortable with before you take that step.
Are there adoptive families available for older and minority children?
Yes. Families are available who are requesting and searching for these children.